Trusting God while pursuing wellness
While essential oils and natural remedies can support wellness, our ultimate healing and well-being come from God alone. He is our refuge, strength, and provider (Psalm 46:1). Seeking health solutions—whether through essential oils, nutrition, or medical care—should never replace our trust in His power and sovereignty. Instead, these resources should be used with wisdom, recognizing them as gifts from God, not as the source of our healing.
God, as the Creator of all things, designed the plants from which essential oils are derived. When we use them responsibly, we honor Him by caring for the bodies He has entrusted to us. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and seek His guidance in all we do—including our wellness journey. Approaching health with gratitude and dependence on God allows us to use natural and medical solutions as part of His provision rather than as replacements for His care.
Scripture also affirms the value of physicians and medical wisdom. Jesus acknowledged the role of doctors when He said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick” (Luke 5:31). Paul encouraged Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach issues (1 Timothy 5:23), showing that practical health solutions are not contrary to faith but part of responsible stewardship. Seeking medical advice, using natural remedies, and making wise lifestyle choices are ways we partner with God in caring for our health.
Wellness is not about choosing between faith and practical solutions—it is about integrating both. Through prayer, wisdom, and responsible action, we honor God as the ultimate source of healing, trusting Him while using the resources He has graciously provided.